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- Woman, 35, and girl, 12, allegedly stabbed
- Teenage boy in custody
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A teenage boy is in custody after he allegedly stabbed his mother to death and turned the knife on his younger sister before she managed to flee their home and get help.
Emergency services were called to a Mills Street home in Bentley, in Perth's south-east about 6.15am on Tuesday, where they found a woman, 35, with fatal stab wounds.
A 12-year-old girl was also seriously injured but managed to flee the scene and call Triple Zero for help.
She was found 600m away on Albany Highway in Cannington, where passing motorists stopped and provided life-saving first aid.
The girl was rushed to Perth Children's Hospital, where she remains in a critical but stable condition.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested at the scene and is assisting police with their inquiries. No charges have been laid.
Police confirmed that the teen was related to the pair and are treating the incident as a suspected family violence homicide.
'I can confirm there is no ongoing risk to the wider community,' Detective Acting Inspector Jessica Securo said.
'This incident will have a significant impact on the family, friends and loved ones of all those involved, as well as the broader community.
'Our thoughts are with them all, particularly the 12-year-old girl who remains in hospital receiving treatment.'
Two crime scenes were established as investigations continue.
Police will also examine any previous interactions officers had with the family.
'The suspect is known to police. However, we will explore any interactions that person has had with police,' Det Securo said.
'That will form part of our investigation, to look at all incidents involving police, support services and what led to this incident occurring.'
The home remained cordoned off on Tuesday afternoon as detectives door-knocked the neighbourhood.
Police also sought CCTV from businesses along the highway where the injured girl was found.
Det Securo thanked the bystanders who provided 'life-saving care' to the injured girl.
The incident caused major traffic disruptions in the area after a section of Albany Highway was closed for several hours.
Anyone with information or footage regarding the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers.
1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732
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